WyoBC Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Just thought I'd update everyone on Piper. She's still in the shelter. But she's doing better. I have been going in there everyday to spend time with her. I have gotten her to wear a collar, I'm almost done with leash training, she knows her name and has a really good recall, pretty much knows sit, and we're working on down. She was spayed and had her dew claws removed today. I was thinking about her all day. I didn't get a chance to see her before they took her to the vet. So I miss her already They said she was fine but had to stay the night at the vets. So I'll get to see her in the morning. I just feel bad that she had to have it done while she was in the shelter. She's getting better and not as scared, but it's still hard on her. Not to mention going through that now. I guess I couldn't really do anything though. I'll let you know how she did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKB Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 You're doing a lot, just by visiting her. It sounds like you two are making a lot of progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat's Dogs Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Well that is a lot of good news! It sounds like you have helped her to come such a long way. I won't disagree that her spay will probably be a minor set-back, but I am sure she will be alright once she sees that you still love her and come to see her often. Best of luck to the little girly in her recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie_Girl Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 AJ, you are helping her quite a lot! If you don't get her, at least you know the work you are doing with her will help when she goes with someone else. Please let us know how she did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha J Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 I agree with the others AJ, if you are not going to be able to have her at least you are helping her get ready for her new home. That is still a very important thing to do for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caveninit Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 You have been giving her kindness, affection, love...these are things she needed most of all. How lucky she is to have you spending time with her and genuinely caring for her. Glad to hear she is making some improvements! Hope she has a quick recovery from the spay. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoBC Posted September 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 I went in to see how she was doing today. When I got there she was huddled in the corner of her kennel. When she saw me she jumpped up and ran to the front to stick her nose through the door. She's having a hard time walking on her front paws since they had her dew claws removed. She sat in my lap for about two hours, just enjoying the lovin. She's so sweet. I'd do anything to bring her home with me. See my boo boo..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKB Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Oh she is a cutie pie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth G Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Awww.. poor girl. I'm praying that you two end up together, if it is meant to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 She is seriously cute, cute, cute. Looks a total sweetie. Well done on your work with her. Paws and fingers crossed she finds a wonderful homw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat's Dogs Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Awwwwwwwww. She looks pitiful in the first picture. Poor little baby. Why did her dewclaws need to be removed in the first place? Just curious.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha J Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 You beat me to it Kat, that is just what i wanted to ask too. I thought that was something they did years ago when pups had just been born. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieDog Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Aw poor puppers! I'm sure she's getting her RDA of snuggles from you though and that should help. I too wanna know more about the dew claw removal - the shelter I work at never removes front dew claws during spays/neuters, and I think they may only do the back ones in cases where the dog has already injured them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnewe2 Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Update me AJ, I thought you were thinking about getting that little sweetheart. I must have missed something. Is that not possible? She looks so darling. You are doing a wonderful job even if you can't take her. She'll be that much better for her new home. I'm with the rest, why the dew claw removal? None of my dogs, no only one of my dogs have their's removed. She came that way. Kristen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoBC Posted September 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 I don't really know why. They just had them removed when they took her in to be spayed. I didn't think they did either. Kristen, I talked to my parents and they said that having another dog would upset Black Jack and make him feel left out. Although I know that's not true I really can't say much until I have my own house. I know Black Jack would love her to bits. He's really good around most dogs. He really likes BC's, Aussies, and ACD's. Not that he plays favorites though She's so sweet. After her normal zoomies when I get there she'll calm right down and lay around waiting for you to do something fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadows Mom Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 Awww.. I always found my dogs were happier when there were two of them. Always had someone to play with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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